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  • The Brothers Bloom (2008)
    Review preview for The Brothers Bloom

    For some viewers the build up of devious plot twists may be a little overwrought but it is nevertheless an effective way of skewering the cynical viewer.

    Adam Micklethwaite · 4 out of 5
    Swindling siblings lure an eccentric heiress into their elaborate scheme.
  • Heartbreakers (2001)
    Review preview for Heartbreakers

    Even the sex goddess of all things Alien cannot inject eroticism into a plain script.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2 out of 5
    Mother/daughter con artists run a scam on rich single men.
  • Heist (2001)
    Review preview for Heist

    To watch actors work with such unity of purpose is a scary thing, like balancing between probability and deception.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    Thriller proving there's no honour amongst thieves.
  • Last Days (2005)
    Review preview for Last Days

    A mood piece sustained by a kind of strange, desperate beauty.

    Themroc · 4 out of 5
    The final hours of a rock legend.
  • Redbelt (2008)
    Review preview for Redbelt

    Both gripping morality tale and satisfying thriller.

    The Exile · 4.5 out of 5
    A martial arts instructor who has avoided prize-fighting to maintain his ethical code, finds debt may force him into the ring.
  • The Spanish Prisoner (1997)
    Review preview for The Spanish Prisoner

    The puzzle's in the pleasure.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    The creator of a formula that will make men rich is tempted to betray his firm.
  • State And Main (2001)
    Review preview for State And Main

    An ensemble comedy, with captivating performances and a wickedly funny script.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    The affect of a movie crew on a sleepy New England town.

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